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   George Armistead Smathers (November 14, 1913 – January 20, 2007) was an American lawyer and politician from the state of Florida who served in both chambers of the United States Congress, the United States House of Representatives from 1947 to 1951 and the United States Senate from 1951 to 1969.

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3. www.seattletimes.com › nation-world › georgeGeorge Smathers, former Florida senator, dies at age 93

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   Jan 21, 2007 · MIAMI — Former Sen. George Smathers, a polished, dashing politician who forged friendships with presidents, waged war against communism, resisted civil-rights legislation and was an early voice...

4. www.senate.gov › about › resourcesAn Interview with George A. Smathers by the U.S. Senate ...

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   In the Democratic primary of 1946, George Smathers defeated incumbent Representative Pat Cannon to win election to the House of Representatives. Four years later, he unseated Senator Claude Pepper in a legendary primary campaign, long the subject of political commentary and misrepresentation.

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6. www.tampabay.com › archive › 2007/01/21Sen. George Smathers - 1913-2007: He was Florida's charmer in ...

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   Jan 22, 2007 · In Gainesville, Sen. Smathers was student body president and captain of the university's teams in basketball, track and debate. He was a Rhodes Scholar finalist. After graduation from the ...

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7. www.nytimes.com › 2007/01/21 › usGeorge A. Smathers, 93, Dies; Former Senator From Florida

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   Jan 21, 2007 · MIAMI, Jan. 20 (AP) — Former Senator George A. Smathers, a dashing Democratic politician who forged friendships with presidents, resisted civil rights legislation and was an early voice ...

8. www.cbsnews.com › news › former-senator-georgeFormer Senator George Smathers Dead At 93 - CBS News

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   Jan 20, 2007 · A profile of the late Democrat politician who served in the House and the Senate, and was a friend of presidents Kennedy and Nixon. He was a moderate on international issues, but opposed civil rights legislation and Castro's revolution.

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   Who was George Armistead Smathers?

   • (September 2009) ( Learn how and when to remove this template message) George Armistead Smathers (November 14, 1913 – January 20, 2007) was an American lawyer and politician who represented the state of Florida in the United States Senate from 1951 until 1969 and in the United States House from 1947 to 1951, as a member of the Democratic Party .

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   Is George Smathers still alive?

   • "George A. Smathers, 93, Dies; Former Senator From Florida". The New York Times. ^ "Florida: Anything Goes". Time. Vol. 55, no. 16. April 17, 1950. Retrieved September 12, 2013. ^ Fund, John, Political Journal "George Smathers, RIP", January 24, 2007. ^ "State: A born winner, if not a native Floridian". St. Petersburg Times.

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   Who is John Smathers?

   • He is an attorney and owns Smathers Square retail building and Imperial Plaza in Canton, plus 23 apartments for low-income elderly and handicapped people. 1972 -- Smathers graduates from Pisgah High School and earns a football scholarship to Duke. ^ Winston, Kimberely (2014-03-01).

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   What did Frank Smathers do for a living?

   • Frank Smathers served as a state judge in New Jersey and his brother, William H. Smathers, represented New Jersey in the United States Senate. Frank Smathers moved his family to Miami, Florida, when George Smathers was six in 1920. Smathers would attend Miami Senior High School. While in high school he was an athletic student.

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    Nov 11, 2013 · WPBT2's new documentary explores the political life of the charming, tall and handsome,George A. Smathers. In 1951 Smathers was elected to the Senate, beginning his 18 year career...

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